The Department of Political Science and International Studies
offers two majors. The political science major provides concentrations
designed for careers in the public and private sectorsranging from government
service and practical politics to such fields as law, state and local
government, international affairs and diplomacy, teaching, journalism,
and intergovernmental organizations. The political science major is well-suited
to many careers where knowledge of government behavior and institutions
is useful. The international studies major is multidisciplinary in naturetraining
students for careers associated with foreign policy, international business,
international organizations, and other occupations requiring individuals
who are "globally skilled." International studies is well-suited
to a host of professions associated with the emergence of a globally interdependent
world.

Political Science Major Political science is the study of the state and of power relations
within states and among them, as they are and as they ought to be. It
seeks a better understanding of political and governmental behavior and
institutions in order to enable society to use its collective resources
more effectively for the general welfare. The principal sub-fields in
the SUNY Brockport department are political philosophy, American politics
and government, comparative government and politics, and international
relations.

Political science is a liberal arts discipline; therefore,
the SUNY Brockport department emphasizes its contributions to the general
intellectual development of students. Its subject matter is essential
for informed, effective citizenship and is especially pertinent for those
entering the fields of law, government service, politics, journalism,
and social and global studies.

The department administers three student award funds
for the Brockport College Foundation. The James A. Schiller Memorial Award
is given to an incoming student who has demonstrated an interest in practical
politics or public service, intends to major in political science, and
plans a career in politics or public service. The Harold Rakov Memorial
Award is intended for an upper-division political science major and is
awarded on the basis of academic performance. The Paul Hanks Memorial
Award is presented to a pre-law student.

Service Courses in Political ScienceThe Department of Political Science and International Studies offers
courses to meet a variety of student educational needs and graduation
requirements. These include:

Corequisites for other majors. Some political science courses are
corequisite requirements for academic majors offered by other departments,
such as Criminal Justice.

Free electives. Political science courses may be used as free electives
to satisfy intellectual curiosity or to complement other aspects of
a student's program.

Overseas academic programs: The department participates in the SUNY
Brockport social science programs in London and Paris. SUNY Brockport
is home of the most comprehensive overseas education program in the
SUNY system; more students study abroad through SUNY Brockport than
through any other SUNY overseas program.

Academic internship programs: The department operates the SUNY Washington
Semester Program, the premier internship program in Washington, DC.
It also participates in the Albany Semester Programs, which introduces
students to New York state government. In addition, the department offers
internships in campaigns, county and local governments, political parties,
and law offices.

Major in Political Science

The following requirements were effective fall 2002: Students who declared
their major prior to fall 2002 and have taken and completed either PLS
300 Political Statistics or PLS 302 Political Analysis (or both) do not
need to take PLS 303 Political Science Methods.

I. The political science academic major program requires
a total of 36 credits, distributed as follows:

A. Fifteen credits in the following required courses:

Credits

PLS 111 International Relations

3

PLS 112 Comparative Politics

3

PLS 113 American Politics

3

PLS 203 Political Thought

3

PLS 303 Political Science Methods

3

Total:

15

B. Twelve credits in upper-division courses (300/400
level), including at least one course from each of the four sub-fields:
American politics, political philosophy, international relations and
comparative politics.

II. Every political science major must have a faculty
advisor who must be consulted at least once each semester.

Minor in Political Science The political science academic minor program requires 18 credits in
political science courses, including two of the four required lower-division
courses for majors, either of the two required upper-division courses
for majors, and nine additional credits in upper-division political science
courses. Every political science minor must have a faculty advisor who
must be consulted at least once each semester.

Pre-law Preparation Students preparing to enter law school may do so through any of SUNY
Brockport's many academic major programs, provided that their undergraduate
program is broad and liberal in the classic sense. More important than
specific subject matter, according to law educators, is the development
of skills and habits conducive to legal reasoning. Special advisement
for students preparing for law school is available through Brockport's
Pre-law Advisement Committee. Contact the Department of Political Science
and International Studies, Faculty Office Building, (585) 395-2584.

International Studies Major International studies is an interdisciplinary major that provides
students with a broadly based course of study, focusing on the driving
forces in world affairs today. As a sole major, international studies
is a excellent preparation for careers in government, international
business and public service. As a second major, it complements study
in many fields because it centers on the international domain within
which a wide range of careers operates.

At SUNY Brockport, we firmly believe that an international
studies degree is an education in the future of our nation and the world
because an international studies student will be versed not only in the
subject areas studied, but will also be trained analytically in problem
identification and problem solving where international matters are concerned.
Toward this end, international studies students will speak and write at
least one foreign language, will have experienced one of SUNY Brockport's
many outstanding study-abroad opportunities, and will be computer literate.
Given the rise in global interdependence in communications, transportation,
trade, financial transactions, and a host of other activities, a degree
in international studies is a passport to the emerging challenges of the
21st century.

SUNY Brockport also offers interdisciplinary programs
in international business, Asian studies, Canadian studies, and Latin
American studies, as well as programs overseas that can be integrated
into the international studies major. (See the department chair for further
information.)
The international studies major consists of two components: (1) 18 credits
of required foundation courses; and (2) 18 credits of upper-division course
work in one of four tracks (area studies, multi-regional studies, international
business, and environment). A semester of study overseas is strongly recommended.
In addition, international studies majors must complete the foreign language
requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (the Bachelor of Science is not
avail- able for this major). Specific requirements are described below:

The Curriculum The international studies major requires 18 credits of required foundation
courses, 18 credits of upper-division courses in one of four tracks and
a foreign language requirement.

PLS 111 International Relations and PLS 112 Comparative
Politics are required for the major.

Students choose four additional foundation courses:

AAS 104 Institutional Racism

ANT 100 Survival and Change

ARH 202 Survey of World Art II

ECN 202 Principles of Economics-Macro

OR

BUS 345 International Business Environment

ESC 102 Introduction to Physical Geography

OR

PLS 475 Political Geography

ENL 164 Introduction to World Literature

OR

ENL 165 International Fiction

HST 102 The Modern World

SOC 306 The US and the Third World

ECN 202 Principles of Macroeconomics

Note: The following Delta College courses have been determined
to fulfill INS Core requirements:

ANT 100 = DCC 215 or DCC 315

ARH 202 = DCC 210 or DCC 310

CMC 418 = DCC 220 or DCC 320

ENL 164 or ENL 165 = DCC 210 or DCC 310

HST 102 = DCC 215 or DCC 315

Upper division courses constitute four tracks:

The Area Studies track includes 18 credits in one of
the following areas: Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, or Latin America.

In the Africa track, students select either DNS 200 or
330, but not both.

Examples of possible courses in these areas include:

Africa: *select one

AAS 302 History South Africa

*AAS 330 African Dance II

AAS 360 Africa Today

AAS 408 Pan-Africanism

AAS 410 Apartheid

AAS/HST 460 Modern Africa

AAS/ANT 404 Sub-Sahara Africa

ARH 450 Egypt/Near East Art

ARH 474 Islamic Art

ARH 478 African Art

CMC 418 Cross-Cultural Communication

*DNS 200 Traditional Dance-African

DNS 330 African Dance II

ENL 366 Arabic Culture & The West

HST 363 Islam

INS 380 Career Exploration

PLS 383 Mid East in World Politics

PLS 475 Political Geography

Asia:

ANT 332 China In Transition

ARH 470 Asian Art

CMC 418 Cross-Cultural Communication

ENL 365 Asia And The West

HST 361 History of Japan

HST 363 Islam

HST 387 Asian Survey

HST 388 Traditional China

HST 463 Rev & Communism China

HST 467 Modern South Asia

INS 380 Career Exploration

PLS 348 Government and Political Far East

PLS 364 Politics of Developing Countries

PLS 383 Mid East World Politics

PLS 447 Russia In Transition

PLS 475 Political Geography

Canada:

ENL 395 Intro Canadian Literature

CMC 418 Cross-Cultural Communication

HST 431 History of Canada

INS 380 Career Exploration

PLS 343 Canadian Politics/Society

PLS 475 Political Geography

Europe:

CMC 418 Cross-Cultural Communication

HST 300 Modern Europe

HST 325 Modern Irish History

HST 343 History of the Soviet Union

HST 351 Nazi Germany

HST 359 European Women

HST 364 History of Britain

HST 447 European Intellectual History

HST 449 Europe in 20th Century

HST 456 Modern France

HST 459 Modern Germany

INS 380 Career Exploration

PLS 304 International Organization Simulations

PLS 305 Politics of European Integration

PLS 340 European Political Systems

PLS 346 Russian/East-European Politics

PLS 470 Nationalism

PLS 475 Political Geography

Latin America:

ANT 330 World Poverty/Underdevelopment

CMC 418 Cross-Cultural Communication

FCE/WMS 375 Latin-American Women

HST 432 20th Century Latin America

HST 494 History of Mexico

PLS 342 Latin American Politics

PLS 475 Political Geography

Many other classes are also offered in each of these
areas:

The Multi-Regional Studies track requires students to
complete a concentration of three courses in one of the above areas, with
three courses in three other areas.

The Environment track includes 18 credits of course work
focused on issues of global interdependence and ecology. Students will
take four of the following courses. Two electives may be selected in cooperation
with an advisor.

PLS 300 or equivalent, an upper division course dealing
with the region of the world that most interests you, BUS 365 and one
computer science course.

Foreign Language Requirement
Student must demonstrate competence in an appropriate foreign language
with the completion of one year of intermediate level study or an appropriate
score on a qualifying exam. Advanced level study is strongly recommended.

Delta College Global Studies Track The international studies major may be elected by Delta College students
pursuing Option II(see Delta College entry for details).

Study Abroad International studies majors are expected to take advantage of one
of SUNY Brockport's many opportunities to study abroad. Overseas programs
may take the form of traditional studies or an internship program. Study
abroad is possible through Brockport in England, France, Canada, Ghana,
Jamaica, Japan, Greece, New Zealand, Jordan, Mexico, the Czech Republic
and Russia. Internships are available with many organizations and businesses,
including the British Parliament and Amnesty International's home office
in England, as well as many more in Scotland, Mexico and Costa Rica. Most
study-abroad programs and internships count toward completion of the major.

Closer to home, students may also take part in the Washington
Semester Internship/Study Program. Work opportunities include the State
Department, Amnesty International, Greenpeace, the World Bank, congressional
committees on international affairs, and the World Health Organization.

Contact Dr. John Perry or Pat Coates, Office of International
Education, Morgan III, (585) 395-2119, for more information on study abroad
and international internships.

International Organization Simulations SUNY Brockport takes part in model United Nations and European Union
simulations. Both acquaint students with the operations of international
politics and the workings of these influential organizations.

International Studies Minor Students choosing to minor in international studies must complete
18 credits of course work, including a minimum of six credits at the upper-division
level. PLS 111 International Relations and PLS 112 Comparative Politics
are required. A minimum of two additional courses must be selected from
the following list:

ANT 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

ENL 164 Introduction to World Literature
OR

ENL 165 International Fiction

COM 418 Cross-cultural Communication

ESC 102 Elements of Geography

HST 102 The Modern World
OR

PLS/INS 475 Political Geography

ECN 202 Principles of Economics-Macro

SOC 306 Social Changes in the Third World

For appropriate electives, consult departmental listings
or see department chair.

International Studies Courses

INS 470 Nationalism (A).Prerequisite: PLS 111.
Cross-listed as PLS 470. Examines the post-World War II force of nationalism as a driving force in the international system, with special attention to the post Cold War period. Includes topics such as ethnic nationalism and regional conflicts, multinational states and multistate nations.
3 Cr.

INS 475 Political Geography (A,C).Prerequisite: PLS 111.
Cross-listed as PLS 475. Covers key aspects of geopolitics as it affects foreign policy and international politics in the post-World War II period. Examines topics such as resources, environment and human geography, as well as issues associated with the study of geography-politics relationships: gate- way states; shatterbelts; heartland concept; and trade ties.
3 Cr.

PLS 113 American Politics (A,S,D).
Assesses the organization and interaction of the components of American national government.
3 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 203 Political Thought (A,G).
Studies the works of major political philosophers, including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, J.S. Mill, Marx, Lenin and Fascists.
3 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 303 Political Science Research Methods (A,T).
Introduces students to the research methods and techniques used in the discipline of political science. Covers elementary statistics and other approaches to political analysis.
3 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 304 International Organization Simulation (A).
Consists of student preparation for and participation in the simulation of parts of the decision making process of an international or supranational organization.
3 Cr.

PLS 305 Politics of European Integration (A).
Prepares students for participation in simulation of decision-making process of the European Union. Simulation alternates annually between the SUNY Brockport campus and a European university.
3 Cr.

PLS 311 Parties and Elections (A).Prerequisite: PLS 113.
Explores the importance of political parties and election campaigns in American political life. Topics include US parties in international context; competing institutions (interest groups and news media); how the parties have responded to recent challenges; the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate; the conduct of election campaigns for federal, state, and local office; and the behavior of voters and political activists.
3 Cr.

PLS 313 Gender Politics (A,I,W).Cross-listed as WMS 313.
Explores, from a feminist perspective, the socio-political barriers that have made women the "majority minority" or "silenced majority." Includes barriers such as discriminatory legislation, political folkways, sex gender roles, and myths that have created and perpetuated a male-dominated society.
3 Cr.

PLS 314 Issues in American Politics (A,I).
Covers a selection of contemporary issues of concern to our nation. Includes topics such as lobbying and democracy, the power of the president, and environmental protection vs. economic development.
3 Cr.

PLS 317 American Presidency (A).Prerequisite: PLS 113.
Explores the historical and contemporary roles of the president. Emphasizes interaction of the presidency with other governmental and non-governmental units.
3 Cr.

PLS 318 State and Local Government (A).Prerequisite: PLS 113.
Covers the organization, process, and functions of state and local governments with special reference to New York state.
3 Cr.

PLS 320 Law and the Legal Process (A).
Covers the judicial process, including its structure and organization, and the political dimensions of judicial decision making.
3 Cr.

PLS 324 Constitutional Law I (A).Prerequisite: PLS 320 or CRJ 305 or equivalent.
Covers the practices, customs and traditions of the Supreme Court. Focuses on the early cases decided by the Court. Includes topics such as judicial review, federalism, presidential and congressional power, the Commerce Clause, the federal court structure, and nationalization of the Bill of Rights.
3 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 333 American Foreign Policy (A).Prerequisite: PLS 111 or 113.
Covers post-World War II American policy formation and execution. Explores the role of the presidency, Congress, the military, the intelligence branches, and public opinion in shaping policy.
3 Cr.

PLS 338 Global Issues (A,I,W).
Covers a selection of issues such as military weapons growth, problems of world order, gender issues, international politics of energy, food, population growth and natural resources.
3 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 340 European Political Systems (A).Prerequisite: PLS 112.
Provides an intensive, in-depth study of the politics and governments of selected western European countries, especially Great Britain, France, and Germany.
3 Cr.

PLS 343 Canadian Politics and Society (A).Prerequisite: PLS 111 or 112.
Explores Canada's geography, history, demography and culture; federal and provincial institutions, e.g., the Prime Minister, House of Commons, parties; and governmental policy on language and international affairs.
3 Cr.

PLS 346 Russian and East-European Politics (A).Prerequisite: PLS 111 or 112.
Explores the culture, ideology and political institutions of the former Soviet Union and its neighbors.
3 Cr.

PLS 348 Politics of the Far East (A).Prerequisite: PLS 112.
Explores the cultures, economics, and politics of China, Japan and South Asia.
3 Cr.

PLS 353 American Political Thought (A).
Explores the roots of liberalism and conservatism in the writings of Federalists and anti-Federalists, Populists, Utopians, Slavocracy, critics of democracy, the contemporary Right and Left.
3 Cr.

PLS 356 Political Economy (A).
Describes and analyzes the kind of political economic system that the welfare state represents.
3 Cr.

PLS 361 Public Opinion (A).Prerequisite: PLS 111 or 112.
How do we develop our political ideas? How do these ideas relate to our personalities? In what ways does public opinion shape the decision-making process of our government? Allows students to acquire and apply research skills to find answers to these questions.
3 Cr.

PLS 362 Women in Western Political Thought (A,J,W,D).Cross-listed as WMS 362.
Covers major theories of sexual politics, which include Freud's theory of femininity, reform liberalism, socialist theory, and the theory of radical feminism.
3 Cr.

PLS 383 The Middle East in World Politics (A).
Studies political conflict of global issues and inter national politics. Covers the Arab-Israeli conflict.
3 Cr.

PLS 392 Topics in Political Science (A).
Covers selected topics focusing on contemporary political issues and problems. May be repeated as topics change.
3 Cr.

PLS 399 Independent Study in Political Science (A).
Defined in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration.
3 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 401 Local Government Internship (A).Prerequisite: PLS 113.
Enables students to serve as interns in town, city or county government, engaging in such activities as research, constituent service, and planning. Provides placements in administrative agencies, as well as local legislative bodies.
3-6 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 410 International Political Economy (A).
Explores the political forces behind global economic relations. Includes key topics such as international trade and monetary relations, the impact of the international system on domestic politics, and the relationship between rich and poor countries. Also includes these specific issues: the importance of the World Trade Organization, regional trade blocs, and the political influence of multi-national corporations.
3 Cr.Spring

PLS 435 Legal Rights of the Disadvantaged (A,I,W,D).Cross-listed as AAS 435 and WMS 435.
An issue-oriented course. Provides an understanding of how the US legal system can improve the status of disadvantaged blacks, Hispanics, women, prisoners, the poor, students, American Indians, homosexuals, and those with mental and physical disabilities.
3 Cr.

PLS 437 Studies in Social Science: London (A).
Sponsored by Brunel University and SUNY Brockport. Enables students to live and study in London. Through lectures, discussions and field trips, allows students to examine relationships between British and American society and history.
15 Cr.

PLS 438 Studies in Social Science: Paris (A).Cross-listed as HST 438.
Investigates French culture by studying one broad topic and one other topic in social sciences, plus study in French language and literature. Allows students to live and study in France. Requires class attendance, readings, field trips, and research.
15 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 444 National Security (A).Prerequisite: PLS 111 or 113.
Examines post-World War II and post-Cold War changes in national security (military defense) policy perception, planning and implementation as a result of technological advances. In particular, focuses on military defense policies, including strategies and tactics of the superpowers, their principal allies, and other powers of military consequence, the superpower arms race, arms control, limitation, and reduction.
3 Cr.

PLS 470 Nationalism (A).Prerequisite: PLS 111.
Cross-listed as INS 470. Examines the post-World War II force of nationalism as a driving force in the international system, with special attention to the post-Cold War period. Includes topics such as ethnic nationalism and regional conflicts, multinational states, and multistate nations.
3 Cr.

PLS 475 Political Geography (A,C).Prerequisite: PLS 111.
Cross-listed as INS 475. Covers key aspects of geopolitics as it affects foreign policy and international politics in the post-World War II period. Examines topics such as resources, environment and human geography, as well as issues associated with the study of geography-politics relationships, gateway states, shatterbelts, heartland concept, and trade ties.
3 Cr.

PLS 492 Albany Internship (A).
Enables selected students to serve as interns at the New York Assembly or Senate, or a state agency in Albany. Provides an experiential learning opportunity.
3-12 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 493 Albany Internship Seminar (A).
Enables selected students to serve as interns at the New York State Assembly or Senate, or a state agency in Albany. Conducted on site in Albany.
3-6 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 495 496 Internship in National Politics I & II (A).
Enables selected students to serve as interns in an Executive branch, Congressional office/committee, Judicial office, political party organization, or a politicized private organization in Washington. Requires a major research project.
12 Cr.Every Semester

PLS 499 Independent Study in Political Science (A).
Defined in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration.
1-6 Cr.Every Semester

The information in this publication was current as of December
2002 when the text was compiled. Changes, including but not restricted to, tuition
and fees, course descriptions, degree and program requirements, policies, and
financial aid availability may have occurred since that time. Whether or not a
specific course is scheduled for a given term is contingent on enrollment, budget
and staffing. The college reserves the right to make any changes it finds necessary
and may announce such changes for student notification in publications other than
the College catalogs. For the purpose of degree and program completion, students
are bound by the requirements in effect as stated in the printed catalog at the
time of their matriculation at SUNY Brockport. Inquiries on the current status
of requirements can be addressed to the appropriate College department of office.
Also refer to the Brockport Web site home page at www.brockport.edu for current
information.